The DocSIG Global Colloquium is organized by dedicated doctoral student leaders who are committed to creating meaningful programming, mentorship opportunities, and community support for PhD students worldwide.
Ishita Nagpal is a PhD student in Marketing at the J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University. Her research is centered at the intersection of marketing strategy and the social impact of marketing, with a strong focus on how strategic marketing decisions can drive meaningful societal outcomes. At GSU, she teaches Social Media Marketing to undergrad students and Social Media Intelligence to graduate students, bringing a blend of academic insight and real-world application to the classroom.
Deeply committed to uplifting the doctoral student community, Ishita has been actively involved with AMA DocSIG for over three years. Her leadership and dedication to service have been recognized with the Outstanding Service Award at Georgia State University.
Zahra (Safa) Karami, born in Tehran, is a 3rd-year Marketing PhD student at the University of Wyoming. She earned her BBA in Business Administration and MBA in Marketing in Karachi. With 15+ years of international sales and marketing experience, she now focuses her research on sales and entrepreneurship. Safa serves as Chair-Elect (2026–27) of AMA DocSIG, dedicated to fostering community and supporting doctoral students in the US and beyond. She speaks English, Farsi, Hindi (Urdu), and some Arabic. Beyond academia, she enjoys cultural exchange, travel, and sharing Persian-inspired cooking and baking with friends.